Stocks Rally as Brent Oil Falls Nearly 40% This Quarter

Global stocks are poised for their largest quarterly increase in six years. Brent oil is estimated to have fallen nearly 40% this quarter, marking its largest drop since 2020. The U.S. dollar has gained 1.4% against a basket of peers, while emerging market currencies have risen 1.3%. Key indexes like the Dow Jones (DJI), S&P 500 (SPX), and Nasdaq Composite (COMP) recorded gains, with the Nasdaq increasing by over 20%. These shifts demonstrate a remarkable re-pricing of the U.S. interest rate outlook, impacting market sentiment.